Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has called upon BIMSTEC member states to work together based on mutual interests and shared benefits. Highlighting the region’s immense potential, he described its large population as a strength rather than a challenge, noting that BIMSTEC is home to one-fifth of the global population. “Bangladesh embraces open regionalism and seeks inclusive cooperation grounded in justice, mutual respect, and common good,” Yunus stated. He emphasized joint efforts in renewable energy, cross-border electricity trade, and energy efficiency. He also stressed the importance of easing cross-border movement, particularly for the youth, to enhance trade and investment, calling these the keys to regional prosperity. Dr. Yunus pointed out that intra-regional trade stands at only 5.9% and urged full implementation of the 2004 BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement to improve connectivity. He noted that Bangladesh, as Chair, will work to advance the group’s goals and welcomed reforms to enhance BIMSTEC’s effectiveness, placing regional interests above bilateral ones.
বাংলাদেশের অন্তর্বতীকালীন সরকারের প্রধান উপদেষ্টা অধ্যাপক মুহাম্মদ ইউনূস বিমসটেক সদস্য দেশগুলোকে পারস্পরিক স্বার্থ ও সবার কল্যাণে একযোগে কাজ করার আহ্বান জানিয়েছেন।
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